Microwave Caramel Sauce (the real deal)

Name: Microwave Caramel Sauce (the real deal)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 1 tablespoon servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 2 tablespoons water; ½ cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons of butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
20 1 tablespoon servings
Calories
76 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Microwave Caramel Sauce (the real deal)

Brielle Kelley

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Decadently delicious, old fashioned caramel sauce made with an easy, new-fangled method!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons of butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

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Instructions

Stir the sugar, corn syrup and water together in a 3-4 cup microwave-safe measuring cup or glass bowl.
Microwave on high (full) power until the mixture is just beginning to brown, 4 to 8 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave. Check at 4 minutes and every 15-30 seconds after.).
Remove the caramel from the microwave and set aside for 5 minutes or until it darkens to a rich honey brown.
Carefully, add heavy cream (the mixture will be hot). If you end up with any lumps of caramel, just return the sauce to the microwave for 30 seconds and stir well again. Repeat as needed.
Add butter and vanilla. Whisk ingredients together till smooth. The mixture will thicken a bit as it cools.
If not using right away, transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator. Warm slightly in the microwave before serving.

Notes

Adapted from Cook's Illustrated.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 76kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 4mg (0%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Calcium 4mg (0%)